Details for Capybara

• Capybara

  The capybara (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris) is the largest living rodent in the world, native to South America. It has a heavy, barrel-shaped body and a short head, with reddish-brown fur. Capybaras can reach lengths of 100 to 130 cm (39 to 51 inches) and weigh between 35 to 66 kg (77 to 146 pounds). They are highly semi-aquatic, always found near water bodies like rivers, lakes, and swamps, and are excellent swimmers and divers. Capybaras are herbivores, primarily grazing on grasses and aquatic plants. They are social animals, living in groups of varying sizes, and are often seen interacting with other wildlife.

  

  Habitat: The Capybara lives in Argentina, Brazil, Peru, Venezuela, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Suriname, Uruguay.